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DTSTAMP:20260928T054644Z
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261002
DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:FASFA Opens
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260928T054644Z
UID:467acbc2-daa6-4ee6-aea3-9970b7d1d937
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261010
DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Homecoming Week
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260928T054644Z
UID:fe130a75-34c4-4a64-a989-04d9833cbbe3
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008
DESCRIPTION:Melissa High School will be working with Jostens this year for 
 our cap and gown orders. The cap\, gown\, and tassel will be presented by 
 Jostens during third period in the Melissa Arts Center.
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Senior Cap & Gown Presentation
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260928T054644Z
UID:28811afa-07cc-4c3e-8bba-13a4493f0552
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261010
DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:End of First Nine Weeks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260928T054644Z
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261013
DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Fair Day - District Closed
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260928T054644Z
UID:dc35c153-3f71-43b0-8184-209a4c57ad4f
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DESCRIPTION:<p>ee College Application Week is coming up\, and it’s a big 
 opportunity. From October 12-18\, 2026\, Texas residents can apply to publ
 ic colleges and universities in Texas for free through the <a target="_bla
 nk" href="https://www.applytexas.org/"><u><strong><b>ApplyTexas</b></stron
 g></u></a> applicant portal. There are no codes or special forms required\
 ; just submit your application during the week\, and the fees are automati
 cally waived.</p><p>All Texas residents applying for undergraduate admissi
 on at public institutions in Texas are eligible to participate\, including
  first-time college students and transfer students. To qualify\, applicati
 ons must be submitted through <a target="_blank" href="https://www.applyte
 xas.org/"><u><strong><b>ApplyTexas</b></strong></u></a> by 11:59 p.m. CST 
 on October 18. Applications that are started but not submitted will not be
  eligible.</p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Texas Free College Application Week
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260928T054644Z
UID:0a205258-8e6a-4b76-b56f-d272bf5a70c9
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261014
DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Staff Development Day | No School for Students
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260928T054644Z
UID:57074485-160a-42d9-96cc-616bfe7cb7a9
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261015
DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Beginning of Second Nine Weeks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260928T054644Z
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261114
DESCRIPTION:<p>Only available to seniors\, ADs are on sale now and run thro
 ugh <strong><b>November 13\, 2026</b></strong>. Ads may be purchased on th
 e <a target="_blank" href="https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-
 parents/yearbook-ads">Jostens website</a>. Spaces come in full\, half\, qu
 arter\, and eighth-page options.</p><p>Click the link below for all inform
 ation regarding <strong><b>senior ads</b></strong> and <strong><b>yearbook
  sales</b></strong>.</p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Senior Ads Deadline
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260928T054644Z
UID:1530c39f-0745-4eb1-adff-055b0ceb5f64
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261121
DESCRIPTION:Melissa High School will be working with Jostens this year for 
 our cap and gown orders. If you have any questions\, please visit the <a t
 arget="_blank" href="https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/2072616/M
 elissa-High-School/">Jostens website</a> or contact our local rep directly
  at <a target="_blank" href="mailto:Larry.harper@jostens.com">Larry.harper
 @jostens.com</a>.
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Cap & Gown Deadline
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260928T054644Z
UID:c6be47dd-ab49-45cf-8b82-14f2ddb7a191
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261121
DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Early Release Day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260928T054644Z
UID:ea414765-7dde-4f6d-b408-b6d7377f6ce9
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261128
DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Break - District Closed
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260928T054644Z
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261203
DESCRIPTION:<p>Visit the <a target="_blank" href="https://melissaeducationf
 oundation.com/scholarships">Melissa Education Foundation website</a> for m
 ore details on the MEF Scholarships application. This is scholarship money
  that <strong><b>ONLY</b></strong> goes to Melissa ISD Seniors\, so every 
 one of you should apply for these scholarships.</p><p><strong><b><em>Be su
 re to read ALL the instructions below to apply to ensure no delays in your
  application submission. </em></b></strong></p><p>Please contact  <a targe
 t="_blank" href="mailto:admin@melissaeducationfoundation.com">admin@meliss
 aeducationfoundation.com</a> if you have any questions.</p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:MEF Scholarship Application Opens
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260928T054644Z
UID:2cb8c947-16ec-4808-8920-50811558822a
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261206
DESCRIPTION:<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><p>The 
 deadline to be photographed for senior portraits is <strong><b>December 5\
 , 2026.</b></strong> Our official school photographer is CADY Studios. All
  seniors must have their photo taken by CADY to be included in the yearboo
 k. Appointments can be booked directly on CADY’s website at<strong><b> <
 /b></strong><a target="_blank" href="https://store.cady.com/?utm_source=sc
 hool&amp\;utm_medium=digital&amp\;utm_content=senior_sessions_booking_road
 shoot_flyer&amp\;utm_campaign=senior_sessions_booking">cady.com/schedule</
 a><strong><b>.</b></strong></p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Senior Portraits Deadline
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260928T054644Z
UID:c86b0fb1-9b98-494a-9d15-476deea2c964
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261219
DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Early Release Day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260928T054644Z
UID:02fab3d6-5f12-45a2-9e5e-12aa2830f682
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261219
DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:End of Second Nine Weeks
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260928T054644Z
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261226
DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Winter Break - District Closed
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260928T054644Z
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270102
DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Winter Break - District Closed
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260928T054644Z
UID:6b333b39-2885-4f78-ba5a-12418ed4e58f
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270105
DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Staff Development Day | No School for Students
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260928T054644Z
UID:57fb1c84-18eb-4676-83d8-a1fe2ed200d0
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270106
DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Beginning of Third Nine Weeks
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260928T054644Z
UID:73bc2f41-c815-4ded-a606-ea3f7661eebc
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270119
DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Martin Luther King Jr. Day - District Closed
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260928T054644Z
UID:05a1afc4-f1b0-438e-862a-f046e22fb66c
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270130
DESCRIPTION:The Melissa High School Yearbook is an 9 x 12 inch hardback\, f
 ull-color publication. Known as “The Legacy\,” the book is released in
  May. Books are delivered in person during Distribution Day near the end o
 f the spring semester. From <strong><b>NOW</b></strong> through <strong><b
 >January 29\, 2027\,</b></strong> the book will be available for purchase 
 via <a target="_blank" href="https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/2
 072616/Melissa-High-School/">Josten's Yearbook website</a><strong><b>\,</b
 ></strong> while quantities last. After distribution in May\, books are on
 ly available if extras are delivered. The school does not order extras\, a
 nd the publisher does not print many overruns. Click the link below for al
 l information regarding <strong><b>senior portraits\, senior ads\,</b></st
 rong> and <strong><b>yearbook sales</b></strong>.
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Yearbook Purchase Deadline
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260928T054644Z
UID:e120054e-4ba0-45ca-aefb-07b4ef5ed859
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270216
DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Bad Weather Make-Up Day | No School for Students
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260928T054644Z
UID:3a9a4326-8645-4a1f-80cb-0495c94c46bb
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270311
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270312
DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:End of Third Nine Weeks
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260928T054644Z
UID:6026372e-2cd0-47d9-abef-69254324d535
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270313
DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Staff Development Day | No School for Students
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260928T054644Z
UID:2c07a866-a5b9-4041-8990-afe10d842da5
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270320
DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Spring Break - District Closed
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260928T054644Z
UID:65f2da15-fcef-4ad6-992d-137fcfbb5c70
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270323
DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Beginning of Fourth Nine Weeks
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260928T054644Z
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270327
DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Good Friday - District Closed
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260928T054644Z
UID:72e9c3d5-1324-4abf-b9b1-57ef00658fa7
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270404
DESCRIPTION:All prom information\, including ticket pricing\, guest rules\,
  and the formal dress code can be found online at <a target="_blank" href=
 "http://www.melissaisd.org/prom">www.melissaisd.org/prom</a>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Junior/Senior Prom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260928T054644Z
UID:66b9f4a4-67a2-40f8-bbb5-5cc3ac3c73f6
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270427
DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
SUMMARY: Bad Weather Make-Up Day | No School for Students
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260928T054644Z
UID:cc080cbc-1d78-48b6-8263-d55b5208310d
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270515
DESCRIPTION:Melissa High School Field Day will be held on Friday\, May 14\,
  with events scheduled at the Championship Center\, gym\, and practice fie
 ld. Students are invited to play\, watch\, or both! Attendance is optional
 .
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Cardinal Field Day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260928T054644Z
UID:3e22d274-8ee1-4c89-bea8-78f51de11dcf
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270519
DESCRIPTION:Senior student recognitions will be awarded on Tuesday\, May 18
  during the school day at 12:30 p.m. in the Melissa Arts Center. The event
  is by invitation only. All students receiving a class award\, as well as 
 their parents/guardians\, will be notified prior to the ceremony.
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Senior Awards Ceremony
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260928T054644Z
UID:5496726b-f366-499a-af56-06c9a6c62e81
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270520
DESCRIPTION:The Melissa High School PTO will provide <strong><b>a senior pi
 cnic on Wednesday\, May 19 at noon in the MHS Student Union</b></strong>. 
 Immediately following the lunch\, there will be a <strong><b>mandatory gra
 duation rehearsal</b></strong>. Please review final graduation cap approva
 l information and inclement weather plan below.
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Senior Picnic & Graduation Rehearsal 
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260928T054644Z
UID:9843f76c-d72e-4052-8764-59e7f672253f
DTSTART:20270520T200000
DTEND:20270520T220000
DESCRIPTION:The commencement ceremony for the Melissa High School Senior Cl
 ass of 2027 will be held on Thursday\, May 20\, 2027\, at 8 p.m. at Coach 
 Kenny Deel Stadium.
LOCATION:Melissa ISD Coach Kenny Deel Stadium\, 3030 Milrany Ln\, Melissa\,
  TX 75454\, USA
SUMMARY:MHS Graduation Commencement
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260928T054644Z
UID:fc4ea462-ef6c-42db-a13c-4522c284b9ba
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270522
DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:End of Fourth Nine Weeks
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260928T054644Z
UID:a2d5f3e5-1313-4b96-80f5-c272cc077480
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270522
DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
SUMMARY: Last Day of School - Early Release Day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260928T054644Z
UID:7df1a648-7422-4eaa-99e9-5f5190696303
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270527
DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Staff Development Day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260928T054644Z
UID:0600a0cf-71bf-4936-aa16-628007ae4240
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270601
DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Memorial Day - District Closed
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260928T054644Z
UID:22d05a4e-1188-493e-af89-c94c700d2582
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270619
DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Juneteenth - District Closed
END:VEVENT
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